Cameron Micallef                
                
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                    Cameron is a journalist for Momentum Media's nestegg and Smart Property Investment. He enjoys giving Aussies practical financial tips and tricks to help grow their wealth and achieve financial independence. As a self-confessed finance nerd, Cameron enjoys chatting with industry experts and commentators to leverage their insights to grow your portfolio.
                 
                                    
                             
             
            
    
    
    
    
            
                                            
                    
                    
                        Government stimulus stirs the market as new home sales rebound
                        New home sales in January dropped sharply off the back of strong growth in the previous quarter, as home owners rushed to get ahead of the HomeBuilder deadline, an ...
                        
                            
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                        Why 2021 is likely to be a bust for first home buyers
                        First home buyers are tipped to be the biggest losers in 2021, as house prices rise and government incentives dry up, ultimately acting as headwinds for people looking to ...
                        
                            
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                        Chinese investors lured to Australia with $9k rebates and immigration lawyers
                        Developers and agents in Australia are targeting cashed-up Chinese investors with various incentives, as they look to profit from Chinese New Year, an industry expert has ...
                        
                            
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                        Sydneysiders head to Brisbane as exodus continues
                        It’s official. Changing consumer preferences have seen Aussies ditch the cities for regional dwelling, with the regions said to profit from solid economic growth, new ...
                        
                            
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                        Industry body calls for 12 changes in the May budget
                        The peak governing body for the property industry has outlined a dozen priorities to help grow the property sector.
                        
                            
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                        Private housing approvals reach record high
                        Private sector housing approvals have reached a record high, with multi-unit apartments dropping in popularity amid the COVID pandemic, official figures have revealed.
                        
                            
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                                Wed, 03 Feb 2021                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Aussie workers to prop up commercial property sector 
                        Australian workers returning to the office post-pandemic are likely to spur on the commercial property sector as well as help support Australia’s economic recovery, new ...
                        
                            
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                        One in two Aussies does not believe banks act in their best interests when refinancing
                        Australians looking to take advantage of record-low interest rates are unlikely to speak with their bank, but have a high level of trust in mortgage brokers, new research ...
                        
                            
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                                Sun, 24 Jan 2021                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Why 2021 won’t be the death of retail and office investments
                        Despite being one of the hardest-hit property sectors, investors in commercial property are being advised not to abandon their investments, but rather to take a more ...
                        
                            
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                                Thu, 21 Jan 2021